by
Laura Huff
| Dec 27, 2016
2016 was a successful year for the role of the internet and on-line bidding in Longhorn Consignment Sales.
We hear from
Hired Hand Live users all of the time how grateful they are for the service. We've received photos of bidders and buyers using
Hired Hand Live at the mall, on date nights, from a cruise ship, at their sons or daughters soccer games and sporting events, while hunting and more. Their testimonials don't just speak for themselves - the numbers below go a long ways to support its popularity as well!
Total Lots Sold Online via Hired Hand Live in 2016: 189
Total $ Exchanged Online via Hired Hand Live in 2016: $563,800
Total # of Internet bids accepted by auctioneer in 2016: 1,970
2016 Average of Hired Hand Live per head: $2,983.07
2016 Average of Hired Hand Live bids per sale: 116
Top 5 sales ranked in # of lots sold on-line:
15.......TLBAA Horn Showcase
Top 5 sales ranked in order of $ sold on-line
Top 5 sales by number of Registered Bidders:
64......TLBAA Horn Showcase
53......Western Breeders Select Sale
Top 5 sales ranked in order of # of total internet bids:
194......TLBAA Horn Showcase
Top 5 sales ranked in order of % of winning bids on-line:
There is NO buyer's premium or cost to users for
Hired Hand Live. There is NO sales commission charged to sale hosts.